Saoula Population 2026

Saoula has a population of 16,812, making it the #289 biggest city in 🇩🇿 Algeria, located in Algiers. It is about 141× smaller than Algiers, the country's biggest city.

Location of Saoula (capital Algiers shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

16,812

Rank in Algeria

#289

Coordinates

36.70°N, 3.02°E

~105 m elevation · Africa/Algiers

Distance to capital (Algiers)

6 km

4 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Algiers

City	Population	Rank in Algeria
Algiers	2,364,230	#1
Bab Ezzouar	275,630	#7
Bordj el Kiffan	123,246	#34
Rouiba	117,558	#36
Baraki	105,402	#41
Birkhadem	71,722	#56
Reghaïa	54,962	#90
Bordj el Bahri	52,816	#94

Cities near Saoula

Birkhadem71,722 people · ~3 km away
Algiers2,364,230 people · ~6 km away
Baraki105,402 people · ~8 km away
Douéra46,266 people · ~8 km away
Cheraga27,835 people · ~9 km away
Sidi Moussa30,887 people · ~12 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Saoula?

Saoula has a population of 16,812 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #289 biggest city in Algeria.

What region is Saoula in?

Saoula is located in Algiers, Algeria.

Is Saoula the capital of Algeria?

No, the capital of Algeria is Algiers, about 6 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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